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Lewiston, ID vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Lewiston?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 3.3 years younger than in Lewiston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Lewiston?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 8.0% less expensive than Lewiston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Lewiston?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 7.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lewiston.

Things to do in Lewiston?
Lewiston ID is situated east from Moscow in North Idaho boasting plenty of outdoor attractions such as Hells Gate State Park and Snake River perfect for fishing, camping or swimming.

Things to do in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso IN is situated in Porter County right along Lake Michigan and offers plenty of outdoor fun from beach-combing to sailing while still having convenient access to Purdue University’s campus nearby.

 Lewiston, IDValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$60,581  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$327,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.11  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lewiston    6 Reviews

We have lived in the Lewiston area for over seven years. If you are a dog person, this is not the place for you. No 24/7 emergency care. Very poor vet care. Our dog  More

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Maybe 15 inches 40 yrs ago, but now mostly a few inches periodically, but it doesn't stick long. I moved back in 2001-2007 and only once was the snowfall over a few  More

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Just need to know if anyone knows a good place to start to find rental homes or a website they can refer me to. My father-n-law is moving up there and doesn't want to  More

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Reviews for Valparaiso    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I moved to Valparaiso, IN about 1 year ago. I moved here because I was attending the law school located here. At a glance, it appears to be a small town, with many new  More

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Over 11 years ago

My favorite restaurants in Valparaiso are: Panera Bread--The lines sometimes get long, but, the service is decent and the food is great. Red Robin--Bottomless fries  More

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I loved driving anywhere, down any road because of the trees, fields and green, green grass that is all over. Cost of living is outrageous! But lil towns close by make  More

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